Lincoln Way Chsd 210

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New Lenox, Illinois - 3 schools

An equity score of 18/100 ranks Lincoln Way Chsd 210 #714 of 759 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $18,382 per pupil, Lincoln Way Chsd 210 ranks #322 of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

6,705
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$18,382
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lincoln Way Chsd 210 operates 3 public schools serving 6,705 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Will County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,382 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 75.4% local, 22.6% state, and 2.0% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 18/100, ranked #714 of 759 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (69 AP courses district-wide), a 336.7:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 17.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.8% White, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.1% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Lincoln-Way East High School, with a diversity index of 48.8/100.

Its largest campus is Lincoln-Way East High School, enrolling 2,696 students (40% of the district's total enrollment).

Lincoln-Way East High School accounts for 40.0% of all Lincoln Way Chsd 210 student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Lincoln Way Chsd 210-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Lincoln Way Chsd 210 student-counselor ratio is 337:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Lincoln Way Chsd 210 is typically wider than the Lincoln Way Chsd 210-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Lincoln Way Chsd 210 chronic absenteeism rate is 17.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Lincoln Way Chsd 210 is typically wider than the Lincoln Way Chsd 210-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

2.0%
Federal
22.6%
State
75.4%
Local

Funding Equity

18
Equity Score
714 / 759
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Lincoln Way Chsd 210.

White 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
African American 5.1%
Asian 2.0%
Multiracial 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 38.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Lincoln Way Chsd 210's schools, about the same as the Illinois average of 38.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Lincoln-Way East High School 48.8
  2. 2 Lincoln-Way Central High School 34.3
  3. 3 Lincoln Way West 32.5

Programs & Resources

3 / 3
Schools with AP
69 AP courses total
336.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Lincoln Way Chsd 210

School Enrollment
Lincoln-Way East High School
2,696
Lincoln Way West
2,047
Lincoln-Way Central High School
1,991

How Lincoln Way Chsd 210 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Dekalb Cusd 428 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Joliet Twp Hsd 204 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Yorkville Cusd 115 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Evanston Ccsd 65 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Quincy Sd 172 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Way Chsd 210's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Illinois

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Indian Prairie Cusd 204
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lincoln Way Chsd 210?

Lincoln Way Chsd 210 has 3 schools, including 3 high. Total enrollment is 6,705 students.

How much does Lincoln Way Chsd 210 spend per student?

Lincoln Way Chsd 210 spends $18,382 per student. The district has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #714 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Lincoln Way Chsd 210?

Lincoln Way Chsd 210 students are 76.8% White, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.1% African American, 2.0% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lincoln Way Chsd 210?

Lincoln Way Chsd 210 has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #714 out of 759 districts in Illinois.